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The Clock is Ticking on Website Accessibility for Public Entities; Others Entities are on Notice

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On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published in the Federal Register a final rule on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities. These regulations are at 28 C.F.R...more

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DOJ Final Rule on Website Accessibility for State and Local Governments Portends Significant Changes for Private-Sector Websites

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent release of an advance copy of its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides a...more

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OCR and DOJ Send A Message to Higher Ed: Make Your Websites Accessible

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A recent “Dear Colleague” letter issued jointly by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education (OCR) places colleges and universities on notice of recent enforcement...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

How “Accessible” is Your Website? Resolve to Prioritize Digital Accessibility in the New Year and Avoid a Lawsuit

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What user experience does a visually impaired person have when visiting your website? Is your website designed with barriers for people with disabilities? These are among the important questions to ask to ensure that all...more

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Increased Focus For School Website Accessibility

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Recently, website accessibility has become a hot topic for schools across the country. Over the last year, the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), has escalated the legal expectation that...more

Perkins Coie

Digital Inclusion: How the Section 508 Standards Can Impact Your Organization

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As more everyday activity migrates to digital technologies and the internet, a wave of new lawsuits are testing the boundaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the digital world. The rapid proliferation of...more

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OFCCP Updates Website With Resources For Section 503 Compliance

OFCCP recently updated its website with additional information for contractors to assist with their compliance with the final rule issued under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The information addresses recruiting...more

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OCR Investigations of Educational Institutions Find Violations of Title IX, Section 504, ADA

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that its compliance reviews of two educational institutions found one institution did not comply with Title IX in responding to incidents of...more

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